Physical Education/Teacher Certification Program

SCSU has been recognized as a leader in teacher preparation since it began as a Teacher’s
College in 1893.

The Physical Education/Teacher Certification program is a unique and dynamic curriculum
for prospective teachers. Students will be introduced to age-appropriate educational
movement activities in the areas of fitness, team and individual games and sports,
gymnastics, dance and adventure education. In each of these curriculum areas students
will develop teaching strategies that will allow them to meet the needs of diverse
learners from a psychomotor, cognitive and affective domain perspective.

The program includes multiple opportunities to gain real-life field experiences throughout
the student’s matriculation prior to student teaching and during the culminating student
teaching experience. Course instruction is provided by energetic and caring faculty
that has a sincere interest in each student’s development.

Successful completion of the 120-credit degree program in the Physical Education/Teacher
Certification program satisfies the academic requirements for a K-12 Physical Education
Teaching Certificate in Connecticut as well as eligibility for teacher certification
in most other states (the PRAXIS II exam is also required for certification).

The SCSU physical education teacher preparation program is nationally recognized by
SHAPE America and NCATE/CAEP.